Description
Delight in these luscious Strawberry Cream Chocolates, featuring a creamy strawberry filling made from freeze-dried strawberries and sweetened condensed coconut milk, enrobed in rich semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Perfect for a sweet treat that’s dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 11.25 ounces (1 cup) sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- 2½ cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a food processor, blend the freeze-dried strawberries into a fine powder to ensure an even and smooth strawberry flavor throughout the filling.
- Mix the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the strawberry powder with sweetened condensed coconut milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth, then refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes to allow it to firm up enough for shaping.
- Shape the filling: Once chilled, scoop the mixture and roll into small balls or press into chocolate molds. Arrange them on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 20 to 30 minutes until solid to prepare for coating.
- Melt the chocolate: Using a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ideal for coating.
- Coat the chocolates: Dip each frozen strawberry cream piece into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back on the tray to set.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the coated chocolates for 10 to 15 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store finished chocolates in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor and better coating.
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide intense flavor without extra moisture, ensuring a smooth filling.
- Refrigerating the filling is essential to make it firm enough for shaping and coating.
- Store finished chocolates in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh up to one week.
- For a glossy finish, gently stir the melted chocolate to keep it smooth and tempered.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
